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CC- Status Report - Proposed Reduction of Vehicle License fees - Box 0661~/ TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD CITY COUN( FROM: NK G. TRIPEPI, CITY DATE: MAY 21, 1998 RE: STATUS REPORT - PROPOSED REDUCTION OF VEHICLE LICENSE FEES (VLF) Over the past several weeks, I have kept the Council informed of the various Legislative proposals to repeal or reduce the VLF. As the Council is aware, the Governor has embraced a five-year phase out of the VLF as a part of his May Budget Revision, while citing the current $4 billion State Budget surplus as the reason behind the move. The impact on cities, of course, is potentially significant. The Governor, and members of the Legislature advocating the repeal, are proclaiming support for a "backfill" of revenues lost to cities. The cities, however, remain wary of such support unless the backfill comes from a constitutionally protected source. Therefore, we are left in position of explaining our positions until issues are sorted out during State budget negotiations. Rosemead currently receives more than 22% of its general fund revenues through VLF. Therefore, we remain very interested in the issue. To help underscore our concern, I sent a survey to twenty- four surrounding cities requesting the amount of VLF they stand to lose and additional information about their budgets. Overall, most cities would be affected similarly to Rosemead. I have received responses from sixteen cities to date. I intend to use this information when I travel next to Sacramento. Attached for the Council's review is a press release from the Governor announcing his support for the phase-out of the VLF and a "fact sheet" prepared by the Governor's staff. ccmemo.vlfstatfgl COUNCIL AGENDA MAY 2 6 1998 ITEM No. / MAY 13 '98 04:48PM GONSALVES & SON I!` I• V~_ a PR98:170 GO'VERNOR'S OFFICE P.2/7 WTLSON PLEDGES "CAR TAX CUT" FOR CALIFO NIAN4 Announces Plan to Reduce Vehicle License Fee by 75% in S Years FOR IMMEDIA fE RELEASE CONTACT: Sean Walsh Wednesday, May 13. 1998 Ron Low (916)445-4571 SACRAMENTO - Standing at a car dealership near the State Capitol. Governor Pete Wilson todav unveiled his "car tax cut" which will reduce the state's Vehicie License Fee (VLF) by 75 percent over five years. "We talk about home-ownership being a cornerstone of the American Dream." Wilson said. "But a lot more people own cars than own homes. Cars -and mobility and convenience they offer- have become so much a part of our lives that Californians rightly regard their personal or family car as a necessity. not a luxury." "Unfortunatel%. the state is heavily over-taxing that necessity - to make it less affordable for famiiies to buy a new vehicle or keep more than one set of wheels in the garage, At the center of This misery is the Vehicle License Fee. We've all heard of 'sticker shock' but for manv Californians, their first brush with the VLF is a particularly unpleasant surprise." Wilson's proposal to reduce the VLF by 75 percent over the next five years will save California taxpayers a total of $3.6 billion per year upon full implementation. The plan will reduce the VLF by 50 percent on January 1. 1999, resulting in an immediate $2 billion a year tax cur, the single largest tax reduction in California history. Critics claim that cutting the VLF tax will jeopardize funding to local governments. The Governors plan will hold local governments harmless because he has proposed a statutory requirement guaranteeing that local government's revenue loss will be replaced. dollar for dollar. from the General Fund. `My VLF tax cut allows Californians to hold on to more of their earnings," Wilson stated. "It does not put local government at risk, but it does put state government on a shorter leash. It is truly a win-win-win for all of California." California's Vehicle Licensing Fee is an annual fee on all registered vehicles. Established in 1935. the fee originally was worth 1.75 percent of the value of an owner's vehicle. In 1948. the VLF was increased to'_ percent of a vehicle's total value where it remains aday. The VLF places a significant financial burden on Californians. who own the most automobiles per capita in the nation. The average VLF costs approximately 5185 per vehicle, an annual hit on every car owner. Of course, manv families have two or more vehicles, increasing their financiai burden considerably. -30- CnVF'RNt)R PHTE WILSON 0 SACIZA,b11>N'1~0, CALIFOR.NJA 95814 • (910) 4-i5-2841 MAY 13 '98 94:48PM GONSALVES & SON OFFICE OF G FAC P.3/7 ~ERETE WILSON ,.`,a 4 v E E T "We need this tax cur. It's a fair and equitable reward for D. ople who alreadv are over-taxed. Governor Pete Wilson May 13, 1998 SLASHING THE CAR TAX C alifornia's pedal-to-the-floor economic recovery shows no signs of slowing down. Our economy surpassed the one trillion dollar level in 1997, creating over 495;000 jobs in one year; this April we reached our 23rd straight month of record economic expansion. This is due in large part to Governor Wilson's policies of improving the state's economic climate and cutting taxes on families and small businesses - over a billion dollars in tax cuts last year alone. For the first time since the 1980s, a majority of people believe the state is driving in the right direction. With the recovery going strong, the time is right to reduce the VLF, or car tax. Today, Governor Wilson is announcing a plan to slash the car tax by 75% across- the-board, making it the largest tax cut in California history - amounting to over S3.6 billion in savings upon full implementation. Governor Wilson's proposal will: • improve California's economic competitiveness and createjobs; • Put more money back into the pockets of every car owner and car-owning family in California; and • Assure that local governments and social services be protected from cuts. ,Vay 13, 1998 Governor's Press Uff ce page 1 of 9 MAY 13 98 04:49PN GONSALVES & SON P.4/7 ITHE V.L.F. Established in 1935, California's Vehicle License Fee is an annual fee on all reeistered vehicles, adjusted by a depreciation schedule based in statute. The fee originally was equivalent to 1.75 percent of the value of a vehicle. In 1948; the VLF was increased to 2 percent of a vehicle's total value, where it remains today. The VLF places a significant financial burden on Californians, who own the most automobiles per capita in the nation. The average VLF amounts to an annual hit on every car owner of approximately $185 per vehicle, totaling an estimated 33.89 billion in FY 1998-99. Of course, many families own two or more vehicles, increasing their financial burden considerably. When the VLF is combined with sales taxes and other fees. Californians pay the third highest combination of taxes in the country. Compared with many of our neighboring states, California takes another hit - Oregon has no car tax, and Nevada's is 50 percent lower on average for a 515,000 vehicle. Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have no car tax at all. Owning a vehicle in California is more costly than nearly anywhere else in the U.S. Californians pay state and federal excise taxes on gasoline, sales tares on gasoline, sales taxes on the excise taxes. and sales taxes on the purchase of the vehicle itselfl They also pay for drivers' licenses and reeistration transfers, as well as a number of other special fees. Californians do not need this burden. Federal, state and local taxes already claim 37.6 percent of the income of the median two-income family in California, and 35.9 percent of the median one- income family's paycheck. California's total tax bite as a percentage of income is worse than all but 13 other states. California's "Tax Freedom Day," the day that Californians stop working for the eoverttment and start working for themselves, is May 11"' - one day later than the national average, which has lengthened by 1 1 days during the Clinton Administration. t GOVERNOR'S CAR TAX CUT I In order to give Californians significant tax relief, Governor Wilson is proposing to reduce California's vehicle license fees 75 percent over five years. The first reduction, by 50 percent (from 2 percent to 1 percent), will begin effective January 1, 1999, and another 50 percent cut (to 0.5 percent), effective January 1. 2002, for a 75 percent cut. Over a five- year period, vehicle license fees would be cut by three-fourths, saving taxpayers $995 million in FY 1998-99, $2.04 billion in FY 1999-00, and $3.56 billion annually by 2002. How would this impact the California driver? The vehicles listed below, both new and used, show that Californians would benefit greatly from the Car Tax Cut.' Source Tie Foundation All prices and estimates taken from vehicles displayed at Downtown Ford in Sacramento. CA. All estimates based on cars current value. fay 13, 1998 Governor's Press Office page 2 of 5 MAY 13 '98 04:49PM GONSALVES & SON NEW MODELS Cash Price Current VLF After Car SAVINGS Ta:; Cut 1998 Escort $14,525 5290.50 S 72.62 S217.88 1998 Explorer 32,765 655.30 163.82 491.48 1998 Taurus 19,425 388.50 97.12 485.62 1998 Expedition 39,300 786.00 196.50 589.50 1998 Contour 18,360 367.00 91.75 316.20 1998 Windstar 24,195 483.90 120.97 362.93 USED MODELS 1992 Mustang S 6,988 S 139.76 S 34.94 $104.82 1997 F•250 Pickup 25,998 519.76 129.94 389.82 1996 Taurus Wagon 13,988 279.76 69.94 209.82 P. 5/7 The positive impact does not end on the showroom floor. California's economy v,tll benefit as well. According to the state Department of Finance. from 5-6 years following imp;ementation of the Govemor's Car Tax Cut, approximately 10 percent of the projected revenue less will be made up by the expansionary effects of reduced business and household taxation. The VLF appiies to all vehicles, including cars owned by rental car companies, company cars owned by businesses, 18-wheelers owned by trucking companies, etc., affecting nearly every aspect of California's manufacturing and service economy. Approximately $100 million in additional private non-residential investment in buildings and equipment can be expected in the long run due to the cut, and the state will benefit from,the creation of about 10,000 new jobs. CAR TAX CUT Q&A WHERE DO VLFREVENUES GO? The first 24.33 percent of VLF revenues ($939 million in 1998-99), are deposited into the Local Revenue Fund (LRF) as part of the revenue used to fund State-Local Realienment. After funding realignment, the remaining VLF revenues are deposited in the Motor Vehicle License Fee Account. After costs of collection and any refunds authorized by law (5229 million in 1998-99), the remaining funds are apportioned according to statute. HOW WILL IT AFFECT HIGHWAY REVENUE? There is currently no statutory linkage between the car tax and highway funds. In 1957, the VLF was clarified to limit the use of its revenue for law enforcement, the regulation and control of highway traffic, and other state purposes. But in 1988, the law was amended to allow the use of car tax revenue for any purpose. WHAT WILL REPLACE THE LOST 6ZF REVENUES? The May Budget Revision would establish a continuous appropriation from the General Fund to the Motor Vehicle License Fee Account to replace the loss in revenues to local governments from the car tax cut on a dollar-for- dollar matching basis. Therefore, there will be no change in the current operation of State-Local Realignment or any changes to "base VLF" allocated to cities and counties. May 13, 1998 Governor's Press Office page 3 of 5 MAY 13 '9e 04:50PM GONSALVES & SON P. G/7 KLL THE CAR TAX CUT ENDANGER HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH OR SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS? WILL LOCAL GOVERNMENTSBE ENDANGERED? No. Such services, if locally funded from VLF revenues, will instead be funded through redirected General Fund monies. Local government will be unaffected by the VLF cut, since all funds will be replaced. WILL ANY CARS OR OWNERS BE EXCL UDED FROM THE CAR TAX CUT.? No. All vehicle owners who pay the VLF will get the tax cut, based on their vehicle's rate of depreciation. IS THE CAR TAX CUT CONSTITUTIONAL? Yes. The Constitution does not require the imposition of a VLF, but indica,es that to the extent there is such an imposition, the funds are to be allocated to cities and counties. Article XI, Section 15 of the California Constitution, added on June 3'd, 1986. states that "All revenues from taxes imposed pursuant to the Vehicle License "To assure that towns and cities can continue to meet their public safety needs, I'll propose a statutory requirement guaranteeing that local government will be fully funded. Every dollar we take out for VLF reduction we'll replace with one dollar from the General Fund." Fee Law, or its successor, other than fees on trailer coaches and mobile homes, over and above the costs of collection and any refunds authorized by law. shall be allocated to counties and cities according to statute." 6hHY NOT ELIMINATE THE CAR TAX COMPLETELY? Governor Wilson has based the car tax cut on conservative economic projections and a desire to make other important investments of state funds. However, in the Governor's words, "If we once again are presented an unexpected revenue windfall, I thir it makes absolute sense for the Legislature to fully reoeel the VLF." AMERICA'S CAR TAX REBELLION Americans, who own more cars per capita than any population on earth, are hit hard by car taxes. :`fany states do not levy a value-based tax on motor vehicles. But most states pay either a state or local value-based tax in lieu of a property tax (this includes California), a local personal property tax based on locally determined rates: or a combination of the two.' On Mav 8, 1997, James Gilmore. a Republican candidate for the Virginia Governors office. announced his support for the abolition of Virginia's personal property tax on cars and trucks, calling it a "regressive tax burden on virtually every working family in Virginia." He announced he would pay for the cut through "Virginia's growing economy." The plan faced staunch and immediate opposition from his opponent, local government officials and 90 percent olf the state's editorial pages. SOURCE: Naciona] Conference of State Legislatures clay 13, 1998 Governor's Press Office page 4 of 5 MAY 13 '98 04:50PM GONSALVES & SON P.7/7 However, the car tax got support from other quarters, including leading economists and law professors, who called the tax cut a "responsible economic plan that will benefit the people of Virginia" and "lead to a more prosperous and equitable Commonwealth." They said the tax on vehicles was ill-advised "because a disproportionate burden falls on low-income :zmilies, (and] it has a negative impact on economic development." This April, the Virginia General Assembly agreed unanimously to Gov. James G:lrrnore's car tax rollback, tying it to funds for local districts to build and repair schools. The Sen v2 voted for it 35 to 0, the House of Delegates 99 to 0. Similar efforts have taken hold in other states, including Arizona, which has a 4'7o VLF, one of the highest in the nation. Governor Jane Hull proposed a $100 million reducticr. of the VLF in her budget, and the state Legislature approved the full 3100 million reduction r.i fiscal year 2000. In South Carolina, Governor David Beasley's car tax cut proposal calls for an ::.unediate freeze of the rate of personal property tax levied on automobiles, then a gradual elimin_ ion of the tax over approximately seven years. The proposal is currently being debated in the ;.ate Senate, and the Governor hopes to have it before the voters on the November ballot. GOVERNOR'S TAX CUT RECORD a In 1997. the Governor enacted a record billion-dollar tax cut for working families and small businesses, including: an increase in the dependent tax credit; cuts in the IRA tax, alternative minimum tax, and capital gains tax for home sellers: and subchapter S relief and R&D credits for businesses. In July 1996, Governor Wilson signed the largest tax cut for business by any state that vear. The tax cut reduced the state's corporate income tax rate from 9.3% to 3,84%, saving California companies an estimated 5295 million per year, and brought California's corporate income tax rate to its lowest level since Ronald Reagan was Governor. In 1995, Governor Wilson rolled back California's too personal income tax rate; and three years in a row he has reduced the state's disability tax rate, saving 10 million workers as much as $254 each. a In 1993, the Governor passed tax incentives that were the equivalent of a 10 percent reduction in state business taxes. In 1993, Governor Wilson signed landmark reform of Califorrtia's workers' compensation svstem, for years cited byjob creators as the state's top barrier to economic growth. Costs have been cut by at least S4 billion annually, reducing rates by an average of 40 percent for companies, with the savings used to cut employees' costs and raise injured workers' benefits, May 13, 1998 Governor's Press Office page 5 of 5 4:05PM: :C_C 33+Gc Se. r _ Survey Local Impact of State Proposal to Repeal Vehicle License Fees Please fax or mail the completed survey to: Frank G. Tripepi City Manager City of Rosemead 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead CA 91770 Telephone: (626) 288-6671 Fax # (626) 307-9218 We appreciate your time in completing this survey. May-20-98 04:08P IRWINDALE CRA & BLDG DEPT 818 962 2018 P_02 Survey Local Impact of State Proposal to Repeal Vehicle License `a ees I Jurisdiction FY 1997/98 VLF Revenues C FY 1997198 General Fund Budget FY 199 B /98 Total get GT-+ 0~ ~n sv K f- 30000 q 1~ti I Otis!( ti( ° Please fax or mail the completed survey to: Frank G. Tripepi City Manager City of Rosemead 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead CA 91770 Telephone: (626) 288-6671 Fax# . (626) 307-9218 i } e appreciate your time in completing this survey. Local Impact of State proposal to Repeal Vehicle License Fees Jurrsd aeon FY1.997198. VIF FY'107198 General FY1997198 Total. Revenues: .F.undBudget.' Budget City 0 1-50, 000 ~q, 793, 375 l0, 83~,~oa Please fax or mail the completed survey to: Frank G. Tripepi City Manager City of Rosemead 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead CA 91770 Telephone: (626) 288-6671 Fax # (626) 307-9218 We appreciate your time in comple tng this, survey, May-19-98 02:5DP City of El Monte Finance 562 443 2304 P.Ol survey Local Impact of State Proposal to Repeal Vehicle License Fees Jurisdiction FY1997198VLF FY1997198General FY 19971,98 Total Revenues Fund Budget Budget (cFtimated) City of El Monte $4,786,000 $30,750,000 $47,773,000 Please fax or mail the completed survey to: Frank G. Tripepi City Manager City of Rosemead 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead CA 91770 Telephone: (626) 288-6671 Fax# (626) 307-9218 A6~a appreciate your time in comp ting this survey G C: Creg Korduncr, 5/19/98 05/19/1998 16:51 8184037251 SOUTH PASADENA PAGE 01 ALliLLS•~ Local Impact of State Proposal to Repeal Vehicle License Fees Revenues,, Fund$udge~ , ; Budget. -7 0 Please fax or mail the completed survey to: Frank G. Tripepi City Manager City of Rosemead 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead CA 91770 Telephone: (626) 288-6671 Fax # (626) 307-9218 We appreciate your time in completing this surygyrt May-19-98 12:15P P.01 sLu_r ey Local Impact of State Proposal to Repeal Vehicle License Fees Jurisdiction FY 1997/98 VLF Revenues FY 1997/98 General Fund Budget FY 1997/98 Total Budget Please fax or mail the completed survey to: Frank G. Tripepi City Manager City of Rosemead 8838 E. 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SENT BY:City Hall i 5-18-98 2:58PM CITY OF GLENDORA~ 818 307 92184 1 Survey Local Impact of State Proposal to Repeal Vehicle License Fees ~ W1h n MGR ^ Ian 4 E y_~ N ' Y E l !a Jr r/~ i QLMDORPI 4 IM MJ111-1, 13.43 Hill W- 26.33 Killth tJatQ budt~e#, MA -16W. Please fox or mall the completed Survey to: Frank G. Trlpepi City Manager >Clty of Rosemead 8898 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead CA 91770 Telephone: (828) 288-8871 Fax # .(626)307-9218 We anoreciate your Ime in completing th- survey. MAY. - 18' 98 (MON) 13:19 CITY OF LA VERNE TEL:9095968137 P. 002 Survey Local Impact of State Proposal to Repeal Vehicle License Fees Jurisdiction FT 1997198 VLF FY1997198 General FY1997198 Totes! Revenues Fund Budget Budget Ga Ue~~~ /7000 1~~yS,aa© ag769oo© Please fax or mail the completed survey to. Frank G. Tripepi City Manager City of Rosemead 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead CA 91770 Telephone: (626) 288-6671 Fax # (626) 307-9218 We reciate our time in m teti this surve . 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Valley Boulevard Rosemead CA 91770 Telephone: (626) 288-6671 Fax # (626) 307-9218 SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 5-15-98 ;12:05PM 903946209- 818 307 92184 1 Dero: / 11 au / QV I\IK 00 In- Cod'cerk r-i~rAFPI From: 7, ("k ~Ru Survey Local Impact of State Proposal to Repeal Vehicle License Fees SAW PIMA s I qD07Doa Please fax or mail the completed survey to: Frank G. Tripepi City Manager City of Rosemead 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead CA 91770 Telephone; (626) 288-6671 Fax # (626) 307-9218 We appreciate your time in co leting this suryev. CITY OF SRN GABRIEL ID:626458280 Survey HAY 15'95 1527 hlo.ii 6 P. i1 Local Impact of State Proposal to Repeal Vehicle License Fees Jurisdiction:.:. .FY1997198 VLF Revenues . FY1997198 Gefreral' Fund Budget Fjr1997198 Total Budget Son, Gxil~ul 5oo, ono. 1,? CA y3,~a2 IG,a?~ b~f1 Please fax or mail the completed survey to: Frank G. Tripepi City Manager City of Rosemead 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead CA 91770 Telephone: (626) 288-6671 Fax # (626) 307-9218 We appreciate your time in com letino this survey. CITY OF WALNUT ID:714-595-6095 MAY 15'98 14:22 No.006 P.01 r -ey Local Impact of State Proposal to Repeal Vehicle License Fees htrisdiction FY1997198'VLF FF1997198 General F 9*9.7198-To1a1 Rcveirucs Fund.Budgei Burl et I'. 11 I 2coO wA ~v~ 0 T ~ C) fir 70c), 0oC) /O Y,/)O, OoO c~ 1 /o Please fax or mail the completed survey to: Frank G. Tripepi City Manager City of Rosemead 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead CA 91770 Telephone: (626) 288-5671 Fax # (626) 307-9218 We BDlreciate your time in completing this survey